MONDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 1886.

Timaru Herald, Volume XLIII, Issue 3539, 1 February 1886, Page 2

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 1886.

A very interesting debate on the subject of tbe borrowing policy of the Government took place at tbe meeting of the Dunedin Chamber of Commerce held last week. It is a significant fact that among all tbo assemblage of shrewd, bard-headed business men then gathered together only two were found to support tbe reckless proposals of tbe Ministry. Some excellent speeches were made, and tbe hollowness of tbe reasoning by which tbe "Vogelian proposals are supported, and tbe serious dangers of tbe wild course on whicb the Colonial Treasurer would bave us embark, were exposed m tbe clearest and most forcible manner. Mr Donald Reid moved a resolution (which was subsequently carried with but two dissentients) to tbe effect that it was inexpedient to initiate any new railways, but that the lines now m progress should be completed. He pointed out very forcibly that at tbe present time tbe weight of taxation was quite as mqgb as could be borne,

and that it waa weigbiug on the springs of industry. Manj industries, he said, would be carried on m this country, but with the existing burden of taxation people were afraid to invest their capital n them. To hear some people talk, one would imagine that taxes were the true source of happiness and prosperity, and that the more of these you can heap on a country the more it is likely to flourish. Mr Reid is of a very different opinion, and undoubtedly hit the right nail on the head when he suggested that the true way to promote local industries and the welfare of the people was to make the public burdens as light as possible. In regard to the proposals of the Government, Mr Reid pointed ont that the danger was that m a titne of depression like the present, any large proposal to borrow appealed to the people, and many would say, " Anything ia belter thnn the present state of affairs — let us have the loan,'' and the tendency would be to overlook the fact whether the works to be constructed were such as would relieve the depression, or only intensify it. As the speaker pointed out, the real test to apply is — Are there any new works that would return a revenue, so that the taxation of ] the country would not be increased by their prosecution ? If the present public works are a burden on the country, where are the new works that could yield anything like a satisfactory result? Mr Reid frankly declared that he could not think of them, and tbnt must be the admission of every man who approaches the question honestly and dispassionately. The idea that the new loan wonld enable people to sell their property to advantage, Mr Reid declared, was entirely fallacious ; it might enable them to sell at a good price on longdated acceptances, but it would not give an increased cash value to their property. On the other hand, he showed that the proposals of the Government, and the heavy burdens which they would involve were frightening capitalists out of the country. Already people were leaving the colony, or preparing to do so, and be had heard from persons who were speaking m solid earnest that if the proposed large loan were obtained they -would make provision to go too. Mr George Bell, who seconded the motion, spoke to a similar effect, and m particular denounced the folly of throwing away four millions on the East and West Const Railway. Referring to Mr Larnach's argument that the Victorians are making railways, and therefore we must not bo behind hand, Mr Bell pregnantly observed that this was as much as to say that because Mrs Gamp had a new bonnet, Mrs Harris must have one too. That gentleman, he added, did not take into consideration the difference m the contour of the countries. Railways were a necessity m Victoria, where there was only one port from which lines must branch out to distribute imports over the country, and bring produce to the port. Here we had ports enough. Strange to say, one of the most ardent supporters of the motion antagonistic to the proposals of the Government, was an ex-member of the Ministry, the Hon. W. H. Reynolds. If the present taxation was increased, or even continued at the rn-psont ratio, he declared, it must depopulate the country. As to the East and West Coast Railway, he roundly asserted that it was impossible there could be any large trade even to pay the working expenses of Ihe line, and he believed it v.as really the desire of a number of people m Canterbury to have this money expended among them so as to manage to sell out of their properties and leave the colony. In support of this belief Mr Reynolds quoted the well-kuown statement of Mr Matson to the effect that " they must have the railway or burst." This the hon. gentleman interpreted ns meaning that nnless this monoy was spent among them they would all become insolvent. Mr Reid remarked that he understood that it was their temper that was going to overcome them, but Mr Reynolds would have it that it was their purse that was alluded to. A good many of the public have been of opinion that the Christchurch people were agitating for the railway not because they believed it would over becomo a reproductive work, but merely for the sake of getting a temporary "boom" from the spending of the money. Doubtless they will be more than ever impressed with this couviotion when they find it confirmed by an excolleague of the present Ministers, who ought to know what he is talking about. One of the most thoughtful find convincing speeches made before the Chamber was that delivered by Mr M. J. S. Mackenzie, member for Mount Ida, one of the most talented representatives which the last general election sent to Parliament for the lirst time. It may be interesting to note that on one occasion last session his vote kept the Government m power when they would otherwise have been turned out. He was not, however, very enthusiastic m their support even then, and his belief m them now Las apparently become completely shattered. He showed from official returns that there were only two short lines m the whole of the colony which returned four per cent on the cost of construction, while the Picton line returned the munificent sum of os 5d per cent, and several others less tb:m 1 per cent. Even the Hnrumu-Bluff line, which passed through the richest laud and the densest population, only returned £3 13s Id per cent, so that even it was not paying interest on its capital cost. Further than this, Mr Mackenzie brought out the very significant fact that while, taking the whole of the lines, the percentage was £3 Os 3d fjr the last financial year, iv 18S2 it was £3 8s lOd. In point of fact, as new lines have been opened the returns have diminished. The inference which the speaker drew was that railway construction m this colony iv the direction m which it has been going on of late years has really outrun the population — a statement which his hearers received with many marks of approval. As to the construction of the East and West Coast Railway, be thought the matter might be summed up m the sentence that no reasonable man who knew anything about the' country could, m the face of the figures showing the returns on the best lines m the country, support the proposal fora single instant. He differed from Mr Reid m regard to the idea that further borrowing would create even a temporary kind of prosperity. Those who said that such prosperity would inevitably follow a big loan, he urged,

wore bound to answer tbis question: I " Why is it, since we bave borrowed ! from 1879 until now nine and a h;ilf , millions of money, we bave seen land go j down nnd the depression deepen year '• after year as timo wont on ?" He wished also to say that lie regarded it us the greatest misfortune that wbeii Sir Julius Yogel initiated bis great policy it should bave been followed by an enormous rise iv the values of our staples at Home. The fact w;is tbat people had confounded the results of these two things, attributing the prosperity aud ucLivity tbat arose m a natural and proper way from the increased value of our products to the operations of the borrowing policy, and a great deal of mischief was likely to ensue. In support o£ that view be pointed to the fuct that m Australia they bad enjoyed exactly the earne sort of prosperity as there had been m New Zealand and tbat it bad existed there without the aid of large emus of borrowed money. Ah we have said, only two members of the Chamber were found iv favor of the Ministerial policy. Mr Hallenstein, moved an amendment supporting tbat policy, and succeeded m gel ting a seconder, but no one else was found to vote with him. We regard the debate at the present jnnctnre as one of great value, and this must be our excuse for giving such a full summary of the arguments used. They enable us to see what is thought nf Sir Julius Vogel's projects, by keen commercial men with a stake m the country, and a natural desire not to see the colony brought within measurable distance of Bbipwreck. Briefly put, the colony is suffering from over-borrowing and overtaxation ; the Colonial Treasurer would borrow more and impose more taxes, m order to put us on our legs again. In particular, it is clearly shown that our railways do not return interest on their cost, and that the later additions to the system bave diminished the percentage of profit, instead of increasing it. These railways, be it remembered, are carried through the pick of the country, and yet they do not pay. Sir Julius Yogel, however, would spend the bulk of the new loan on more railways, and, speaking generally, would select the wildest aud moat barren parts of the country as the lauds to be opened up \>y their means. A man who seriously propounds such schemes to raise a country out of its difficulties, is either possessed by a spirit of almost criminal rrcldessness, or else he is the victim of invincible ignorance. We laave it to the honorable gentleman to say on which born of the dilemma be prefers to be impaled. Public I'.atus.— Season tickets for the public baths can now be obtained at Zander's, Sciioot Committeb. — The orjinarv monthly meeting of tho Timaru School Committees takes place this evening at eight o'clock. Magisterial. — The only police case to come before trie Kcsidcnt Magistrate's Court this morning is cmo of child desertion against Eustace Frank Allen. The Escaped' Nun.— Wo remind our readers that M;s3 Edith O'Gorman, "the Escaped Nun," is announced to make her firtt public nupearauco m Timaru at the Assembly Booms Ibis evening. Fsioz.'x Jl !:at. — The Seeretnrr of the South Canterbury Refrigerating -Company, Mr G. F. C'lulce, has received advice from the Orieral Manager of the New Zealand Befiigeratiug Company nt Dmicdin that the frozeu sheep recently sent from her,? arrived m capital condition. This shows that the mutton can cafely be lvmovcd for a considerable distance without any fear. Oijitoaei*. — A telegram was received m Timaru on .Saturday staling that Dr Chapma;i,of Christchurch, a gentleman who was well known m Volunteer circles, had that day die-1 very suddenly. When his decease became known considerable sorrow wns expressed by his many friends. A number of the members of the Timaru contingent of the Canterbury Yeomanry Cavalry ltavo for Christchurch by the Express train this afternoon to attend the fui oral, whith will take placo to-morrow. Gaubisox Band.— Wo are pleaded lo hear that tho members of tl.o Garrison Band arc to be provided with new uniforms and that they will be worn for the first time m about tin 1 , p weeks from present date. The uniform?, tho lender for which h;is been secured by the New Zealand Clothing Factory, will be very hardsome ones, Ihe prevailing color being red, slashed with white. Helmets wHi long flowing illumes are to bo worn, so that, altogether, our Band will, as it should do, have a perfect military dress. Fcnkdal.— The funer.il of the lal-e Captain Henry Can left his residence, the Woodlands, North street, shortly after 3 pm. yesterday. The procession was one of the longest ever seen m Timaru, people of all classes, including many who had come iv from the country, joining m it to pay their last respect) to tho memory of the deceased. The hearse was followed by between twenty-five and thirty carriages, and fully 200 pedestrians, while hundreds of others were present at the burial, the service of which was conducted m a most impressive manner by the Rev. T. Ja=per Smythe. Mr U. J. LeCren, Mr ]?. LeLicn, Mr T. W. Hnll, Mr George Buchanan, Mr P. W. Stubbs, and Mr W. Ziesler acted as pall-hearers, and six of the oldest boating men on the Timaru beach as colliii-bearera. Thr Dark Sidk of the Prc-rtniE.- -A member of our staff who was naming Quimi's old buildings at the cornerof George street and Lc-Cicn's Terrace nbotit midnight on Saturday night, had his attention arrested by a mo^t distressing co:;gh. Ho at once set about finding tho whereabouts of it, and after a short search discovered a man lying on tho bare boards of the old corner shop, his swag being on one side of him, and what looked like a bottle of liquor a few feet away. Tho unfortunate man was m a very profound sleep, caused, it is to bo feared, by overindulgence m intoxicating drink, and every few minutes hi* boHy fairly rocked with a, terrible cough. As sill attempts to wake him proved futile, ho had to be left for the night whero ho was. Fortunately the night was a warm one. Nevertheless 1 , the enso is one of UiOßo Hint for a time call up feelings of pil v, and only too truly pourtrays far bettor than mere words can point out, tho dark Eido of colonial nomadic life. Tlkasast Point School— This school broke up for the harvest hnlidnys on Friday afternoon, when tho annual distribution of prizes took place. Tho Revs. T. Jasper fmythe and Wm. White were pivsent by invitation, and each gave a suitable and interesting address. The prizes were distributed by Mr George Butler, Chaum.ui of Committee, after which a couple of hours wera spent m game?, &c-. Tlio prizes were awarded on the Inspector's marks at the annual standard examination, m consequence of which it frequently occurred that several wore bracketed for the same grade. The following 13 the prize list : — Standard VI. : Mau.l Cartwright, Ist ; C! as. Acton, 2nd ; Wm. G. Ley, 3rd. Standard V. : Ktlilh Jones, Ist ; Lizzie Ray, 2nd ; John Acton and Alfred Lambert (equal), 3rd. Standard IV. : Muu-1 Lawrc'l, Ist. ; Mabel Bishop and Deborah lloaro (equal), 2nd ; Edward Dunnage, 3rd. Standard 111. : Walter Warno, Ist ; Agnes Balfoui" and Louisa Lennio (equal), 2nd • Lawrenco Lawrenson, 3rd. Standard 11. : Spencer Claphain, Ist; Annie Grunt, 2nd; Lily Jones and W illiam Mcl ennan (equal\ 3rd ; Donald Elder, Alan Thompson, aud Eustace Saundera (equal', 4th. Standard I. : Arthur Bay, Ist ; Ellen Jack6on and Jane Elder (equal), 2nd ; Fred. Prentice, Eustace Allan, Annie Friel, Ellen Agnow, and Ellen Rogers (equal), 3rd, . | ]

Ai.ho-Cahdon Light. — At Mr Hibbard's tea warehouse was seen on Saturday night a four-jet albo-carbon light, which attracted much attention from passers by, and was must favorably commented on. Tho light given -was brilliant, pure and very steady, and to all appearance was a much better light than that given by ordinary gas. Wo aro glad to learn Messrs Puckhng and Potts, tho local ngents for tlio albo carbon lights, aro receiving many orders for it. Lately we have had an opportunity of inspecting somo testimonials forwarded to them by clients, all of which speak ot the light m flattering terms. Hie testimonials from Mr W. G. Brittan, Inspector of the Union Bank of Australia, and Mr Geo. Fenwick, Managing Director of tho Olajjo Dally Times Company, we noticed particularly wore first-class, and carry all tho more weight seeing that they come from gcntlcn.cn well qualified to givetu opinion. Fiee. — 'Die residence of Mr John Beid, farmer, near Makikihi, was destroyed by lire about 4 o'clock on Saturday morning, and tho inmates had si very narrow escape of losing their lives. Mr Kcid went to bed shortly bofonj midnight on Friday, and about two hours afterwards he was awakened by fire breaking through the wall of tho bedroom Mr Keid was Bleeping m with one of his children, Mrs Beid being absent at the time. Mr Reid just managed to get out of the house with tho child. Ho then awakened the servant girl and got her and the other child out, and by this timo nearly the whole of the building was on fire. No time was given them to save their clothes, and to got shelter and clothes they had to drive to Mr Bourn's farm. Everything was, m fast, totally destroyed. The building was insured | m thi> National office for £500, and the furniture, including piano, &c, m the same office for £'650. The insurances vrill, however, not nearly cover Mr Beid's loss. The Cnfncn of tub Sacbed Heart. There was a crowded congregation at this church at vespers last evening, on the occasion of a, sermon being preached by the Very Kov. Prior Butler, who is at present travelling through tho colonies, and whoso eloquence has attracted hosts of listeners wherever ho has preached. Among those present last evening were a largo number of persons belonging to other congregntioDs. Tho Very Eev. Prior took as his text the Btory of Christ stilling, the tempest, as told m tho Gospel of tho day, nnd upon this he founded v most eloquent defence of the claims of tho Roman Catholic Church. There seemed to be a general impression among those who listened to the sermon, that the high reputation for pulpit eloquence which hud preceded the preacher, barely did him justice. His elocution is of an exceedingly high order, and to a keen power of reasoning he adds a great faculty of arousing the feelings by sarcasm and impassioned rhetoric appeal?. Altogether the sermon was listened to with the keenest interest, even by those who could hardly be expected to agree with all the arguments adduced. Citici:i:i. — The match Bankers and Lawyers v. tho World, which was commenced on Saturday week, was continued last Saturday. The scores then were : — Tho , Worll, first innings, 126, and the Bankers and Lawyers had five wickets down for 56. Ths remainder were disposed of for3t, Godby playing a good inniugs for 20, not out. Sniitbson was the most successful bowler. The World m their second innings totalled 100. Fraser (not out) 3G, Smithson 14 (including a fine hit to equare-leg for 5, all run), and Mills 13, scored double figures by good play. Fish secured five wickets and Godbv three, both bowling well, while Vallang'o bagged two of the last men for O.— A match between tho second eleven of tho Timaru Cricket Chib and an eleven of old Crusaders and Standards will be commenced on I lie Timaru Cricket Clitb'a ground this evening. The match will start at 5.33 sharp, and will bo continued each evening till finished The folbwing are the teams : — Timaru Cricket Club— Mills, Fish, Hassel.', Cotter, Fusscll, Jonej, F., Jones, E., Smith, F., McLean, H. J., Norrie, Hughes, J. G. Crusac'cr and Standard Cricket Clubs — Lawrenson, Birrell, McTntosh, Ogilvie, King, W. W., Muleohnson, Williams, Wood, Ellis, G., Ellis, J., Gooch, 11. Geualdiki! ScnooL Committee. — Tho usual monthly meeting of this Committee was held on Friday evening last. Present — Mr X Dunlop (Chairman), and Messrs Amos Shorratt, W. H. Lodge, aud It. S. Coot. The Chairman reported that since their last meeting the bell which had been recast by Messrs Scott Bros, of Christchurch had beenhung m its usual place ; further, that ho had received tho half cost of division fence between Mrs Ifolloway's nnd the school grounds. Correspondence was read - from Mr S. Goldsmith, of Waimate, inlimaliug his willingness to become a candidate for a seat on the Board of Kuucation, also thanking tho Committeo for nominating him. The Bcv. Mr Barclay had also advised tho Chairman of his willingnesi to stand for the Board. From the Sutherland School Committee, asking tho Committee lo co-operate with them to secure the return of the Key. Jaspor Smythe on tho Board. The Committee would consider the matter when the voling by tho Comniilfees took place. From Miss M. McLean, forwarding her resignation as n pupil teacher m tho school. Proposed by Mr Lodge, seconded by Mr A. Shcrratt, and carried— "'Jhat Miss McLean's resignation be accepted, and the Chairman notify tho Board of Education of same." The Head Master presented his monthly lvport, slating that the attendance for tho last week was 185, and for tho last quarter 181.87. Tho Head Mistress desired information as to tho disposal of certaiu articles which tho girls hnd made, whether by public auction or privately. Tho Master 'also reported that the passage m his house required to bo repaperoJ. As to the two latter items m the report, it was resolved — •' That tho Chairman, with Mr A. Pherratt, be authorised to attend to them m the best interests of the school." There being no Visitors' report this month, it was resolved — " That tho two pentlemen bo re-elected for the ensuing month." An account of 2s 6d, from Mr JE. Prouting, for hanging school bell, was passed for payment. A long conversation took place as to the advisability of giving the children a treat upon the occasion of giving the prizes out, m the Oddfellows'' Ball was too small to accommodate tho children and their parents, who would like to attend, and as thero were a number of suitable sites near tho bush which could be selected for a treat. No decision was arrived at, but it was left m tho hands of a sub-Committee to r.port at an early date, when presumably a special meeting will be held for the purpose. The meeting then adjourned. Coxceet at Pleasant Point.— On Friday evening a most enjoyable and successful concert was given m the Assembly Booms, Pleasant Point, by musical friends from Tcmukn, assisted by local talent. The Key. Jasper Smythe, m opening the proceedings as Chairman, briclly aud very appropriately indicated the object of the management — to express sympathy with a most highly-respecte ) resident, who is recovering from a long and painful illness. The whole tone of the proceedings showed how true, deop, and universal that sympathy was. The programme was opened by an overt uro by Mrs Worthington. Mr W. G. Rutland followed with " Will o' the Wisp," and had to respond to a hearty encore with " Tho Villago Blacksmith." Miss Lad brook gave " Tho Gates of the West," followed, at the urgent rpquestof theoxueting audience, by a beautiful rendering of " The Brook " Another song, " The Warrior Bold," by Mr W.Eichbaum, was succeeded by aeharming i- strumental duet by Miss and MrGeorgo Morris, who shaved their usual fate, and had to reappear. In Mrs Hayhurst's first anpcaranco before a. Point audience, slie gare "On Dreamland's Shore," and " The Bouquetiero," with just sufficient interval to permit a thoroughly ploased audience to express its hearty appreciation. "He Wiped Away a Tear," was given by Mr Pilbrow, and Lhen Miss Browne sang " Tho Slave Ship," followed immediately by another song. Hiss Ar. llurria contributed " Cowslips," and not even Iht tender years could save her from a second appearance. The Tcmuka Qlca Club brought the first part of lha programme to a ?losc. After an interval of tea minutes Miss liromcr gave a piano solo, and Mr W. Eiehbanui sang "Let me Like a Soldier Fall;" Mrs Hayhurst " Reign of the Bases," and Mr L'ilbrow " The Englishman." Miss R. Morris wd Mr G. Morris played a duet. Mr J. I'arr sang "Heaving the Lead"; Mi.s Brown " Twickenham Ferry," aud Miss Lac?. brook " She'll Come Again To-morrow," nnd tho cencert was brought to n close by Mrs Qnylnust and Messrs .Butlund an.d Pilbrow

rendering "The Laughing Pong." During the second part encores were rigidly pro- £ hibited by the Chairman on account, of the c lateness of tho hour. The accompaniments c wero played by Mrs Hayhurat, Miss Browne, ( and Miss Morris. A very cordial vote of thanks was given to the performers (special mention being in.ide of the friends who had como from Temuka), and Mr Murphy, for tho gratuitous use of the hall ; Mrs Worthington for the instrument, and the Chairman, were all heartily thanked for their respective efforts < m providing an evoning's high class entertain- '_ ment, -while having m view the higher object ] of the promoters. ] Pbbsonai. Explanation wz Mr Steward. — During his recent address Mr Steward, M.H.R., as reported by the Waimate Times, made the following remarks : — " I had not boon away from tho colony Bince I arrived m it, now nearly twenty-four years ago, and at tho close of tho session considered myself entitled to a holiday. I visited the North Island, and had a ' look round ' Victoria and New South Wales. During my absence two , rumors got abroad. One was that I had been left a fortune of £20,000. This report is ' quite without foundation, and I am at a loss to know how it originated, 'ihe next report ■was headed m the newspaper, ' Serious charge against Mr Steward, 1 and went on to state that I had received the sum of £1500 from tho Government, or from the Government Assurance Association, for selling tho debentures of the Rotorua Railway. A North Island paper gave the figures as £2500. The reports, gentlemen, aro not truo. It is true that I have earned £1000 Bince the session, but m a perfectly legitimate manner, and I shall earn another £i(K!0 if I get the chance. The facts are these : Two or three years ago I had debentures to sell for a South Island Company, and endeavored to dispose of them to an Association with plenty of m >ney. I hare no f doubt that I should have sold the debentures but for the difliculty m the Government gtiarnnteo For 15 years. After the District Railways liill passed last session, that difliculty was removed. 1 got a letter asking ' me to "sell tho debentures, to be issued to ', the Company under the Bill, and replied that I would endeavor to do so upon the receipt of particulars as to Iho price expected. Ueing m Auckland I went to one of the groat financial • firms, but the firm was not prepared to purchaso on the terms quoted. A gentleman j connected with tho Rotorua Company knew that I was endeavoring to sell the southern ' debentures, and he said, ' Why not get onrs off as well ?' I could not see why J should J not sell the Kotorua shares, and azreed to do so. At this moment I had £200 000 of debentures for sale. Sir Julius Yogel desired < to purchase the debentures, and was informed ] by mo that I was authorised to act for the Companies. '1 ho shares were sold, and when ] the Companies receive the purchase money, I ] shall receive my commission. Thut's the whole of thnt business. If anyone can t found an indictment upon it, let them do so. ( (Applause.)" Admiral Ti-yon and tiib Oamartj ] HAnuon.— The North Olago Times states by y the invitation of Major Sumpter, Chairman of the Oamaru Harbor Board, Admiral , Trvon on Thursday paid a hurried visit to the harbor. He expressed himself favorably as to the strength and solidity of the breakwater, and also as to the suitability of ' tho harbor for the accommodation of vessels ' of very considerable tonnage. In reply to ' questions from Major Sumpter (on being m- '< formed of the strength of the volunteers availablo m tho district) the Admiral Btaled I that they should be able to prevent a very considerable force from landing, and that the j port could be dofended from small cruisers. . In tho event of threatened damago, tho chief thing to be afraid of would bo want, of vigi- ■ lance as to an enemy's landing, as it was very possible that, after considerable watching and no appearanco of an enemy, it might be eoneluded that no attack would be made, with tl,e result that this might happen at a time when tho defending force was not m a state ( of preparation. In all probability an attack • would be mado at night, and ho thought the ' beat method of defence was by torpedoes, and ' by some boats manned with Navals, the 1 Bitles giving a good account of themselves from the shore. Without more information about tho port ho could not indicate tho best spot for placing the gun?, but generally ( speaking, an elevation of about 100 feet was a good position. Mnjor Sumpter having thanked him for his courtesy, tho Admiral left by train for the north. Moßil Torpititde. — Blame attaches to a jury of intelligent men when they condemn a man for crime whose moral nature has , been perverted by indigestion, diseased liver ; and kidneys. A thoughtful judge may well consider whether society would not bo better ': served by ordering a bottle of American Co.'s ' Hop Bitters for tho unfortunate m the dock ' instead of years oP penal servitude. Read I [A DVT.] < A Good Account. — "To sum it up, six < long years of bed ridden sickness and suffer- i ing. costing £40 per year, total £240, all of ( which was stopped by three bottles of Ameri- ] can Co.'s Hop Bitters taken by my wife, who | has done her own house work for a year since , without the 1053 of a day, and I want every- . body to know it for their benefit." — Joiin ', Weeks, Butler. Find [Advt.] Remember This.- If you aro siclc nop Bitters will surely aid Naturo m making you well when all elso faita. If you are costive or dyspeptic, or are suffering from any other ' of the numerous diseases of tho stomach or bowels, it is your own fault if you remain iil, for Hop Bitters is a sovereign remedy m all such complaints. If you aro wasting away | with any form of kidney disease, stop tempt- . ing Death this moment, and turn for a cure to Hop Bitters. If you nre nervous uso Hop Bitters. If you aro a frequenter, or a resident of a miasmatic district, barricade your system against the scourge of all countries — ' malarial, epidemic, bilious, and intermittent < fevers— by the uso of American Co.'s Hop I Bitters. If you have rough, pimply, or sallow efcin, bad breath, jains and aches, and feel miserable generally, Hop Bitters will give your fair skin, lieh blood, and sweetest brea'h, and health. That poor, bedridden, invalid wife, eister, mother or daughter, can bo made the picture of health by American Co.'s Hop Bitters, costing but a trille. Will you let them suffer ? In short they cure all diseases of the stomach, bowels, blood, liver, nerves, kidneys, Bright's disease. £500 will ! be paid for a caso they will not cure or help. Druggists and Chemists keep. None genuine without a bunch of green Hops on white label and Dr Soule'a name blown m bottle. Shun all others as vile, poisonous stuff. — P_Advt.]